US Bridges

Lexington RD over Lemm Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Louetta RD · Structure no. 121020AA2063003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,632
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington RD over Lemm Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Lexington RD over Lemm Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington RD
CrossesLemm Gully
Location0.4 MI S of Louetta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0677, -95.42191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,632 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington RD over Lemm Gully built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington RD over Lemm Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington RD over Lemm Gully carry?

About 7,632 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lexington RD over Lemm Gully?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington RD over Lemm Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.